Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di (2004)
2004 Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di
CarHunch analysed 292 real MOT records for the 2004 Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Vauxhall Combo 1700 DI is a reliability concern: just 24.5% pass their MOT first time, against the UK average of 80%, and this diesel van consistently fails to impress with a median CarHunch score of only 35. The dangerous defect rate sits at zero, which is the one bright spot, but the sheer volume of failures across the cohort tells you these vehicles are high-maintenance propositions.
At nearly 148,000 miles on average, these vans are running at genuinely high mileage for their age, yet they're still racking up 0.52 failures per vehicle on test—substantially above what you'd expect for a van this old. If you're considering buying one, budget for an independent pre-purchase inspection by a diesel van specialist, because the MOT pass data suggests regular repair costs are part of the ownership deal.
What to check before buying a 2004 Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 291 | 24.4% | 0.52 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di vehicles fall between 116,625 and 178,342 miles.
2004 Vauxhall Combo 1700 Di — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 26 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (30% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2023.
MOT History Averages
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